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Swede

(34,775 posts) Sun Dec 17, 2023, 03:56 PM Dec 2023

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So I had a heart attack back in April. [View all]

I was terrified and in great pain. I was kinda surprised to discover how badly I wanted to remain on this earth.
So far so good. There are medications I'll need to take the rest of my life. I cut down on salt, fat and sugar and starches. Had a stent placed in a blocked artery.
Healthcare is paying for 12 weeks of monitored workouts at a gym, so I have about a month left. I'm looking at getting a gym membership atter. So I'm feeling pretty good.
It is good to be here.

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So I had a heart attack back in April. [View all] Swede Dec 2023 OP

Glad you are here, Swede.🎄 sheshe2 Dec 2023 #1

Happy for you. MOMFUDSKI Dec 2023 #2

My dear Swede . . . CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2023 #3

I am glad you are better. LoisB Dec 2023 #4

Glad you are with us Swede. Duncanpup Dec 2023 #5

You are dedicated to doing all the right things. Good on you. Attitude is everything. hlthe2b Dec 2023 #6

Had mine in August. byronius Dec 2023 #7

Body and mind seem to be doing well. Hoping the best. Shit ain't easy. twodogsbarking Dec 2023 #8

Keep moving. multigraincracker Dec 2023 #9

eek. barbtries Dec 2023 #10

BP going down, I hope stollen Dec 2023 #11

I am glad you are still here. murielm99 Dec 2023 #12

Glad you are here. c-rational Dec 2023 #13

"Reversing Heart Disease" by Dr. Dean Ornish. Reading and following it - DH is still here and thriving 28 years later. Peregrine Took Dec 2023 #14

We're glad you're still here as well Swede!!! Fla Dem Dec 2023 #15

I don't know what's worse, kicking tobacco or making dietary changes Warpy Dec 2023 #16

I have to reply. Eyeball_Kid Dec 2023 #17

So glad that you are still with us as well. Please continue taking good care niyad Dec 2023 #20

Your words are valuable with much to consider. yonder Dec 2023 #25

So glad you're still with us. Sounds like you're getting healthier. Lonestarblue Dec 2023 #18

So very glad that you are still here with us. Please continue taking good care of niyad Dec 2023 #19

Hang in there Swede GreenWave Dec 2023 #21

Thankful you got thru that, stay well & have appalachiablue Dec 2023 #22

wishing you well Skittles Dec 2023 #23

I did a lot of walking. Swede Dec 2023 #24

Swede, so glad you are with us. madaboutharry Dec 2023 #26